Daniel Powter Вђ“ Bad Day [LATEST]

: Powter later described his sudden stardom as a "prison" and a "virus that would not go away". He felt the song's success eclipsed him as an artist, making it difficult for the public to accept any other music from him.

: Record labels initially turned Powter down, citing a lack of stage presence. Daniel Powter – Bad Day

: The song's popularity exploded in the U.S. when it became the official "elimination song" for American Idol in 2006, played every time a contestant was sent home. The "Dark Side" of Success : Powter later described his sudden stardom as